August 20, 2013
Cleveland Indians – Bryan Shaw finished the seventh to pick up his ninth hold of the year, and third in his last eight appearances. Cody Allen, on the other hand, has only one hold in his last 16 games. Hierarchy change: Bryan Shaw to 2nd in line, replacing Cody Allen.
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| CLE | Chris Perez | Joe Smith | Bryan Shaw | Chris Perez | 8/20/13 |
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Los Angeles Dodgers – Brian Wilson joined the crowded Dodgers bullpen on Monday, where he will wear #00 and battle Carlos Marmol and Brandon League to be king of the disgraced former closers. He may yet do so without his famed beard, if an upstart razor company has its way. No hierarchy change.
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| LAD | Kenley Jansen | Paco Rodriguez | Ronald Belisario | Kenley Jansen | 8/20/13 |
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Milwaukee Brewers – Brandon Kintzler had a very bad night on Monday, giving up six singles and four runs on his way to a blown save. This is merely an aberration in a very good season; hitters had managed only a .202 average against him before last night. No hierarchy change.
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| MIL | Jim Henderson | Brandon Kintzler | Rob Wooten | Jim Henderson | 8/20/13 |
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Houston Astros – Infielder Jake Elmore pitched the eighth inning of an 11-run blowout last night, retiring three Rangers in order and quite possibly earning the next shot at an Astros save. Hierarchy change: Jake Elmore to 2nd in line, replacing Kevin Chapman. Okay, just kidding. No hierarchy change.
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| HOU | Josh Fields | Chia-Jen Lo | Kevin Chapman | Josh Fields | 8/20/13 |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Ernesto Frieri, Los Angeles Angels – Dane de la Rosa and Ernesto Frieri are sharing the closing duties; Frieri could get the call on any night.
